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The Binding Mark: An unputdownable fantasy romance that will have you hooked

Sadie Sadler is a powerful witch; a daughter of the dominant magical clan in the north; and probably the soulmate of Gabriel Thornber, the scarily attractive half-demon who's her family's longstanding enemy. If only she wasn't always trying to run as far away from him as possible… Back in London, Sadie's tranquility is shattered when a mysterious letter arrives from Lavinia Morven, the enigmatic head of the London Coven. To stay in the city, Sadie must be bound by a lien - a promise to serve the coven, whatever's asked of her. And while she's not thrilled about putting her magic under Lavinia's control or getting embroiled in more messy witch drama, she's not going to humiliate herself by crawling back to the very person she came here to escape. Sadie might have left Gabriel Thornber in the north, but that doesn't mean he doesn't visit her nightly in her dreams. Part of Sadie would give anything to be back in his arms again… but she fears the price for giving in is more than she's willing to pay. Meanwhile, Gabriel didn't just get into Sadie's bed and her heart over the summer-he also schemed his way into a deal with her family. And it turns out that the new alliance has interests that conflict with Lavinia's. Suddenly, Sadie finds herself in the shadow of a dangerous new ally, with no choice but to work against against the combined forces of her family and the man she both detests and desires. It's not long before Sadie must confront Gabriel in court once again. She gave up her magic and her body to him before… with the dark powers of the London Coven behind her, will she be able to break free from his grasp for good? The Binding Mark is a dark fantasy romance that fans of The Atlas Six, A Deadly Education and the Zodiac Academy series will not be able to put down! What readers are saying about this series: "This was so freaking awesome. I can't wait for the next book to come out! This is an amazing dark witchy read that I could literally not stop reading. This is so good! I loved it!" Reader review, ????? Mark my words, The Twisted Mark is going to be the next booktok phenomenon!" Reader review, ????? "This book is INSANE. I loved every moment. The tension between Sadie and Gabriel was chefs kiss… 100% 5-star and I cannot wait for the next instalment... the ending left me craving more!!" Reader review, ????? "This book has so many amazing tropes including Enemies to Lovers and Forbidden Romance… This dark fantasy was definitely a book that was hard to put down. So many shocking twists and turns and I'm genuinely excited to read the next book!" Reader review, ????? "So many twists and turns that had me completely shocked! I did not want the book to end! I have nothing bad to say about this book, I absolutely loved it! You need to order it now!" Reader review, ????? "A brilliant enemy-to-lover romance, with magic and witchery thrown in to boot. Fabulous characters and twists and turns galore, I romped through in a couple of nights." Reader review, ????? "Wow what a story, I loved it… A steamy read with magic and intrigue cannot wait for the next instalment!" Reader review, ????? "Yup, I loved this book! Absolutely brilliant, highly entertaining + unique storyline… a fun, fast read that I didn't want to put down." Reader review, ????? "This book was absolutely fantastic!... I loved Sadie and Gabriel individually and loved them even more together and I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book in the series!!" Reader review, ????? "WHAT A RIDE! This dark fantasy was thrilling! I was sucked in from the very start and constantly shocked with all the turns this story took." Reader review, ?????

Sophie Williamson (Author), Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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Whatever Happened to Margo?

Brought to you by Penguin. *With a foreword from Gerald Durrell* In 1947, returning to the UK with two young children to support, Margaret Durrell starts a boarding house in Bournemouth. But any hopes of respectability are dashed as the tenants reveal themselves to be a host of eccentrics: from a painter of nudes to a pair of glamorous young nurses whose late-night shifts combined with an ever-revolving roster of gentleman callers leading to a neighbourhood rumour that Margo is running a brothel. Margo's own two sons, Gerry and Nicholas, prove to be every bit as mischievous as their famous Uncle Gerald - and he himself returns periodically with weird and wonderful animals, from marmosets to monkeys, that are quite unsuitable for life in a Bournemouth garden. ©1995 Margaret Durrell (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Margaret Durrell (Author), Polly Edsell, Roy Mcmillan (Narrator)

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The Twisted Mark: An unputdownable dark fantasy romance that will have you hooked

Gabriel's eyes haven't left my face. There's not much he can do to me that he's not already entitled to: my body and my magic, served up on a plate in return for my brother's freedom. I swallow hard. I'm hardly naïve-but I've never gone all the way. I can't back out now. I can't let my family down. Gabriel's magic is radiating off him with an intensity I've never felt before. My vision begins to blur… Sadie Sadler lives in the big city. Takes the train to work each day. Drinks fancy coffee. Does yoga… and never, ever does magic, lest it leads Gabriel Thornber straight to her door. Sadie's family have used their magic to protect the small northern town of Mannith for centuries. But now, Sadie's brother Brendan is on trial for murder, and Gabriel, the charismatic and sinister head of the Sadlers' only rivals, is moving to take the town. Only Sadie has both the knowledge to save Brendan and the magical strength to face down Gabriel. The trouble is, there's a good reason Sadie left home and turned her back on magic: she bargained away her powers and her body to Gabriel to save her damn brother the last time he got in trouble. If she comes home, Gabriel will try to collect… but there's no way she'll allow her brother to rot in jail or her family's strength to wane. Returning in disguise, Sadie's plan to save Brendan and get out is tested as she's dragged back into a world of magic and power, with Gabriel at its centre. Battling both her long-standing terror of him and a growing, dark attraction, she must decide who Mannith's real villains are and how far she'll go for her family. A promise made… a magical debt unpaid. This is a fight that could cost Sadie everything. The Twisted Mark is a dark fantasy that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of A Deadly Education, The Atlas Six and the Zodiac Academy series.

Sophie Williamson (Author), Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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The Wartime Bookshop: The first in a heart-warming WWII saga series about community and friendship,

Brought to you by Penguin. The first in a brand-new nostalgic and heart-warming WWII series, perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Elaine Everest. Alice is nursing an injured hand and a broken heart when she moves to the village of Churchwood at the start of WWII. She is desperate to be independent but worries that her injuries will make that impossible. Kate lives with her family on Brimbles Farm, where her father and brothers treat her no better than a servant. With no mother or sisters, and shunned by the locals, Kate longs for a friend of her own. Naomi is looked up to for owning the best house in the village. But privately, she carries the hurts of childlessness, a husband who has little time for her and some deep-rooted insecurities. With war raging overseas, and difficulties to overcome at home, friendship is needed now more than ever. Can the war effort and a shared love of books bring these women - and the community of Churchwood - together? © Lesley Eames 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Lesley Eames (Author), Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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After the Party

‘Compelling, heartbreaking and beautifully written. This superb thriller will stay in my mind for a very long time’ B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner Guest on The Girl Upstairs He should have chosen me. I never should have chosen him. Lizzie has been in love with her colleague Dean for three years but he’s never given her a second glance. When a job offer in London promises to launch her art career she finally feels ready to upend her life in pursuit of her dream … until the night of the office Christmas party when Dean confesses his love for someone else – Rebecca, one of Lizzie’s closest friends. A few days later, the police show up on her doorstep. Rebecca is missing. After the Party is another mesmerising thriller seething with secrets and lies from the bestselling author of The Girl Upstairs. What readers are saying: ‘I keep losing half my beauty sleep because of Georgina Lees. Her writing is just too damn good… Unforgettable!’ Robin, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘Every time I set it down I found myself wondering WTF happened to Rebecca… Gahhhh, I was so invested!!’ Dita, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘Superb psychological thriller! One heck of a plot… I gasped aloud at the end. Georgina Lees is definitely one of my favourite authors’ Carol, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘Yeah, I was DEFINITELY not expecting that… I didn’t want to stop reading. It was so hard to put down… The writing was great. I could truly picture the settings, like a movie was playing as I read’ Amber, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘Wow just wow. Once I started reading I couldn’t stop… I was captivated from start to finish’ Jade, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘The slice of small town English life was vivid and palpable. Great fun in a tightly wound package’ Jaimee, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘Totally gripping’ Julie, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘A brilliant ending and one which I never would have guessed. Fantastic’ Lindsey, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘I was glued to my seat!’ Tiffiny, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘A one sit read’ Ruth, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘The ending was completely unexpected and exciting! A page turner’ Jemima, 5* NetGalley reader review

Georgina Lees (Author), Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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Life's a Catastrophe: A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy brand new for 2022

'Excellent contemporary rom com by Kirstie Pelling. Comical and warm, well done!' Danielle Owen-Jones, author of Stone Broke Heiress What if thinking like your cat could solve your problems? Aly Meadows is a self-proclaimed 'catfluencer' using her two beloved pets to earn thousands of likes on Instagram. But behind the lens, Aly is broke, facing eviction and living a life that's a million miles away from the glamorous world of social media stardom. Rick Harvard, the CEO of talent agency Glimmer, has the power to change her life, but only if Aly agrees to dive in at the deep end. Can Aly come out of her shell and channel the confidence of her insta-famous cats? And if so, will she finally find the love and laughter she deserves? Perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Lindsey Kelk and Mhairi McFarlane Praise for Life's a Catastrophe: 'A fast paced romcom, an absolute easy read' NetGalley Reviewer 'A very impressive debut novel' NetGalley Reviewer 'A fun, enjoyable and entertaining read.' NetGalley Reviewer 'Plenty of laughs and some deep emotional moments too.' NetGalley Reviewer 'Whip-smart and just so funny, this story hooked me from the get go.' NetGalley Reviewer

Kirstie Pelling (Author), Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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The Unfinished Clue

Brought to you by Penguin. Sparkling characterisation and inventive plot from one of the best known and beloved detective novelists of all time. The stabbing of irascible General Sir Arthur Billington-Smith fails to stir up grief in anyone - least of all his family, which is no wonder considering the way he had treated them all during the fateful weekend. He had disinherited his son, humiliated his wife, refused to help his financially stricken nephew and made no secret of his loathing for his son's fiancée, a cabaret dancer. Inspector Harding picks his way through a mass of familial discontent to find the culprit - and find much more besides. © Georgette Heyer 1934 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Georgette Heyer (Author), Polly Edsel, Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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Once a King

For twenty years, ChannelersÄîwomen with a magical abilityÄîhave been persecuted in Malam by those without magic. Now, King Aodren wants to end the bloody divide and unite his kingdom. But decades of hatred can't be overcome by issuing decrees, and rumors of a deadly Channeler-made substance are only fueling people's fears. Lirra has every reason to distrust Aodren. Yet, when he asks for her help to discover the truth behind the rumors, she can't say no. With Lirra by his side, Aodren sees a way forward for his people. But can he rewrite the mistakes of the past before his enemies destroy the world he's working so hard to rebuild? Erin Summerill returns with a high-stakes fantasy full of romance, magic, and revengeÄî perfect for fans of Susan Dennard and C. J. Redwine.

Erin Summerill (Author), Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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